| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Volvo XC60 | |
| Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 192 kW@6200 316 Nm@5000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5600 441 Nm@2100 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,808 mm | 4,628 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,580 kg | 1,916 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 70 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 965 mm | 18 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 968 mm | -23 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 925 mm | -39 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 354 L | 872 L | -518 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 | 1,909 L | 11.5 |
| 2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
| 2011 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review |